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Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 3. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Book I:—the war on the Rapidan. (search)
been taken into consideration, he had not the necessary materials for blowing it up. Not daring to prolong his stay beyond a few hours, and learning that the enemy was approaching, he retraced his steps, and joined Buford again that same evening. W. H. F. Lee, who fully appreciated the importance of the bridge, had hastened to the spot in order to dispute it to the Federals, and his approach no doubt was the means of securing its safety. Two other detachments, under Captains Drummond and Merritt, also joined Buford's reserve on the evening of the 3d, after having destroyed some of the bridges of the Virginia Central Railroad. General Gregg followed this same road with two regiments as far as Hanover Junction, where he struck the Aquia Creek Railway. He thus followed the route traced out for Stoneman, and undertook the work of destruction for a considerable distance. But, fearful lest his small force might be surrounded by the enemy, he was unable to accomplish this with the care
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 3. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Book III:—Pennsylvania. (search)
t with Stuart. Buford, on his part, after having sent General Merritt, with his new command (the regular cavalry brigade) tourg, had passed to the second line on the Taneytown road. Merritt, with the regular cavalry brigade, had been hastily calledo strip him entirely; but it is too late. Buford is gone; Merritt, who is coming from Emmettsburg, is still far away, and Sih Farnsworth's brigade to take position on the left, where Merritt will join him with his regular troopers: once united, they the rear of Hood's division. Kilpatrick, having reunited Merritt's and Farnsworth's brigades, has crossed Plum Run below thssed all the qualities essential for a cavalry officer. Merritt was not more successful on the Emmettsburg road, which he ley of musketry. Early in the afternoon Kilpatrick orders Merritt back, and leads him to the left of the army with the remnastart from Westminster early in the morning for Frederick; Merritt, with the third, leaves the battlefield to join him at tha
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 3. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Book IV:—Third winter. (search)
cinity of the Potomac. The latter has caused Merritt and Gamble to advance, one to the right, the tage of it to throw themselves once more upon Merritt. The latter, supported by a battery of artilonfederates: Imboden has vainly tried to turn Merritt's right; the regulars have resumed the offenshe Potomac, re-forms his line to the right of Merritt, and advances against the Confederates, whoseillage. Kilpatrick on the right of the road, Merritt's brigade on the left, are making a stand agam to retreat. Kilpatrick is carried along by Merritt. Buford hastens to the place of conflict witen Middleburg and Mount Gilead. Buford, with Merritt's brigade, arrives on the 20th at Manassas Gallow in two parallel directions: on the left, Merritt, who leads Buford's advance, reaches Bristoe the track of the enemy as far as possible. Merritt, on the left, on the same evening occupies Cave the fords of the Rapidan on the right, and Merritt will guard the trains parked at Richardsville[2 more...]
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 3. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), chapter 7 (search)
E. Shore, 1st Md., 150th N. Y. 2d division, Brigadier-general Geary. 1st brigade, Candy, 5th, 7th, 29th, 66th O., 28th, 147th Pa. 2d brigade Kane, 29th, 109th, 111th Pa. 3d brigade Greene, 60th, 78th, 102d, 137th N. Y. Corps artillery, Captain——, 4 batteries, 20 cannon. Cavalry corps. Major-General Pleasonton. 1st division, Brigadier-general Buford. 1st brigade, Gamble, 8th, 12th Ill., 8th Ind., 8th N. Y. 2d brigade Devin, 6th, 9th N. Y., 17th Pa. 3d brigade Merritt, 1st, 2d, 5th U. S. cavalry. 2d division, Brigadier-general Gregg. 1st brigade, McIntosh, 1st, 3d Pa., 1st N. J., 2d Mass. 2d brigade Irvin Gregg, 1st Me., 10th N. Y., 4th, 16th Pa. 3d brigade Huey, 8th Pa., 1st Md., 6th O., 2d N. Y. 3d division, Brigadier-general Kilpatrick. 1st brigade, Farnsworth, 5th N. Y., 1st O., 18th Pa., 1st Vt., 1st W. Va. 2d brigade Custer, 5th, 7th Mich. Confederate army of Northern Virginia. June, 1863). commander-in-chief, General R.
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 3. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Addenda by the editor (search)
17th Pennsylvania. 3d Virginia (detachm't.). Reserve brigade. Brig.-gen. Wesley Merritt. 1st United States. 2d United States. 5th United States. 6th Unitletown, via Boonsboroa, Cavetown, and Monterey Springs, to near Fairfield; and Merritt's reserve cavalry brigade, of the same division, from Middletown to Mechanicstrigades of Buford's cavalry division marched from Gettysburg to Taneytown, and Merritt's reserve brigade from Mechanicstown to Emmettsburg. July 3. Battle of Gs brigades, of Buford's cavalry division, moved from Taneytown to Westminster; Merritt's reserve brigade, from Emmettsburg to the field of Gettysburg; and Huey's bri Devin's brigades, of Buford's cavalry division, marched from Westminster, and Merritt's reserve brigade from Gettysburg, en route to Frederick City; Huey's brigade,n, Gamble's brigade going thence to Chester Gap, Devin's brigade to Salem, and Merritt's brigade to Manassas Gap. McIntosh's brigade, of Gregg's cavalry division, r